An Introduction to Cyclical Living for DIRTEA

We are all cyclical beings, growing and evolving in a state of constant metamorphosis within a series of infinitely repeatable patterns. And yet, all too often we get caught in a linear mindset that puts us out of touch with our cyclical nature. Cyclical living is a way of reconnecting with the cycles and patterns of the natural world so that we can ebb and flow with life rather than against it. 

Before finding my way I lived a very fast-paced "work hard, party harder” lifestyle. I was completely absorbed in linear time and the widespread expectation to work and create at a consistent and unchanging pace. Taking time out to do little or nothing made me feel uneasy and I would often judge myself for feeling tired, ignoring my body’s call for rest. I was totally disconnected from myself and oblivious to both the internal and external cycles I was journeying through. Resistance and stress were building up in my body and eventually I burnt out, suffering a prolonged period of severe fatigue as a result. I was forced to stop and reassess everything. Taking time to study holistic health and embarking on various practitioner training is where I became exposed to the magic of cyclical living. In the process, I began to realign my life using nature’s cycles and my own inner rhythm as my guide.

In ancient times, following nature's cycles was a normal way of being; living in connection with the land and in accordance with the seasons, rising with the sun and resting as it sets. Nowadays of course things look a lot different. While we cannot completely reject the modern world, finding ways to return to nature’s rhythms has widespread benefits, including better mental and physical health, increased productivity and awareness, self-acceptance, reconnection to our intuitive nature and an increased sense of interconnection. The best thing about cyclical living is that everyone can connect with it in their own way. 

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